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MNSPJ condemns St. Paul police attacks on journalists

The Minnesota Society of Professional Journalists strongly condemns attacks on journalists by law enforcement on Tuesday, Nov. 25, 2025, during a federal operation in St. Paul.  At least three local photojournalists were injured by less-lethal munitions deployed by St. Paul police officers while covering the story. One was transported to the hospital in an ambulance. All three journalists were clearly…

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2025 MNSPJ Intern Night is a success

For a third consecutive year, MNSPJ Intern Night was hosted by Minnesota Public Radio (MPR) in its UBS Forum. MPR senior producer and MNSPJ president-elect Aleesa Kuznetsov moderated a panel of eight media professionals as they described their intern opportunities and responded to questions about what they look for in an intern.  Minneapolis Paul Business Journal editor and panelist Dirk DeYoung…

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Special training session on journalists’ legal rights and responsibilities

The Hubbard School of Journalism and Mass Communication at the University of Minnesota is promoting a virtual training session, “Know your rights: Protest safety & police interactions for journalists,” at 11 am on Wednesday, Nov. 12th. As Minnesota journalists prepare for the possibility of National Guard deployments and a possible increase in the presence of federal agents in the state,…

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Attend the 2025 Minnesota SPJ Intern Night on Nov. 13 — RSVP is a must!

The 2025 Minnesota Society of Professional Journalists Intern Night will be an excellent opportunity to learn about journalism internships throughout the state, network with media professionals and meet fellow journalism students from local colleges. No previous internship experience is required to attend! After remarks from a panel of editors and media professionals, small-group breakout sessions will offer “speed dating”-style meetings…

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Join MNSPJ’s 2025 annual meeting on September 25 (please note date change)

The Minnesota Society of Professional Journalists will hold its annual meeting on Thursday, September 25 from 6:30-7:30 p.m. at SPNN/Sahan Journal offices, 550 Vandalia St #170, St. Paul. (Please note a date change to not conflict with Rosh Hashanah.) After the meeting, there will be the opportunity to socialize at Lake Monster Brewing. MNSPJ will introduce its 2025-2026 Board of…

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MNSPJ announces its 2025-2026 Board of Directors

Thank you to all members who voted in MNSPJ’s recent board election. The results are in! Introducing the 2025-2026 MNSPJ Board of Directors: Officers (one-year terms) President: Becky Z. Dernbach President-elect: Aleesa Kuznetsov Secretary: Samantha HoangLong Treasurer: Tim Montgomery Directors (* indicates newly elected, will serve two-year terms) Aaron Brown* Imani Cruzen* Sheila Eldred* Ellen Finn* Mara Klecker* Alex Malm*…

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Meet the Candidates for the 2025-2026 Board of Directors

Members of the Minnesota Society of Professional Journalists will elect new chapter leadership, as well as five new board of directors this month in its annual election. The Board of Directors selected in this cycle will serve two-year terms. The President-elect, Secretary and Treasurer candidates on the ballot will serve a one-year term. Current President-elect Becky Dernbach will become President…

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MNSPJ Seeks Candidates for 2025-2026 Board of Directors

The Minnesota Society of Professional Journalists is seeking candidates to serve on the board of directors for two-year terms beginning in September 2025. There are five open director seats that members will vote on, in addition to electing the board’s executive leadership team. Current directors are eligible to run for leadership positions. President-elect Becky Dernbach will step into the role…

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MNSPJ announces winners of inaugural A-Mark Prize for Investigative Journalism in Minnesota

The Minnesota Society of Professional Journalists is excited to announce A.J. Lagoe, Steve Eckert, Gary Knox and Kelly Dietz of KARE-TV as first-place winners of the inaugural A-Mark Prize for Investigative Journalism in Minnesota for the team’s “Recovery Inc.” series. The A-Mark Prize for Investigative Journalism in Minnesota, sponsored by the A-Mark Foundation, recognizes outstanding investigative journalism in our state…

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MNSPJ 2025 Page One Awards Winners

The Minnesota Society of Professional Journalists announced the winners of its annual Page One journalism awards June 26 at Nicollet Island Pavilion in Minneapolis. Below is a full list of the honorees. Click here to read about the winners of the inaugural A-Mark Prize for Investigative Journalism in Minnesota. Special awards: 5A. Journalist of the Year: J. Patrick Coolican of…

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